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Expanding from his already successful malting business, the first brewery was founded by John Marston at Horninglow in Burton-on-Trent, where Marston's™ soon developed a reputation for producing beers of the highest quality and taste.Rival brewers from London including Manns, Crossman and Paulin, who had the Albion Brewery built in 1874, relocated to Burton to take advantage of the very individual nature of the water.Towards the end of the century, when scientists started to claim that they could recreate Burton water artificially, the London brewers decided that transport costs could be now be saved, and returned to the capital.When Mann, Crossman & Paulin left town in 1897, they left behind arguably the best brewery in town. Following the merger with the Thompson's Brewery in 1897 Marston's moved into the Albion Brewery on Shobnall Road a year later. The Albion has been described as a 'cathedral of brewing'. A prime spot in the best brewing town in the world.The Albion Brewery was 'constructed according to the most approved model of modern times'. Pleasantly situated in rural surroundings, the brewery included a big cooperage, ale stores, stables, wells, its own railways sidings, and cottages to house selected employees. Marston's™ passion for cricket and dedication to its people is evident right from the beginning of its move to the Albion Brewery, as The Burton Mail of March 11th 1899 notes, 'the directors have given the cricketers a well laid out and well appointed field in which to carry the colours of the firm to victory'.The Albion Brewery was compact, efficient, and pleasing on the eye. Barnard visited in 1888, rating it as the ninth largest in the country by output. He described how all the large mains and pipes were laid along walls or under vessels, so as not to obstruct the light or 'mar the elegance of the building'. He commented on the purity of the water, and of the beer.

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Expanding from his already successful malting business, the first brewery was founded by John Marston at Horninglow in Burton-on-Trent, where Marston's™ soon developed a reputation for producing beers of the highest quality and taste.Rival brewers from London including Manns, Crossman and Paulin, who had the Albion Brewery built in 1874, relocated to Burton to take advantage of the very individual nature of the water.Towards the end of the century, when scientists started to claim that they could recreate Burton water artificially, the London brewers decided that transport costs could be now be saved, and returned to the capital.When Mann, Crossman & Paulin left town in 1897, they left behind arguably the best brewery in town. Following the merger with the Thompson's Brewery in 1897 Marston's moved into the Albion Brewery on Shobnall Road a year later. The Albion has been described as a 'cathedral of brewing'. A prime spot in the best brewing town in the world.The Albion Brewery was 'constructed according to the most approved model of modern times'. Pleasantly situated in rural surroundings, the brewery included a big cooperage, ale stores, stables, wells, its own railways sidings, and cottages to house selected employees. Marston's™ passion for cricket and dedication to its people is evident right from the beginning of its move to the Albion Brewery, as The Burton Mail of March 11th 1899 notes, 'the directors have given the cricketers a well laid out and well appointed field in which to carry the colours of the firm to victory'.The Albion Brewery was compact, efficient, and pleasing on the eye. Barnard visited in 1888, rating it as the ninth largest in the country by output. He described how all the large mains and pipes were laid along walls or under vessels, so as not to obstruct the light or 'mar the elegance of the building'. He commented on the purity of the water, and of the beer.

Was taken here as a surprise gift for my thirtieth. As a fan of good beer, it was a very good shout!
The tour itself was brilliant, led by a wonderfully friendly lady (Claire) who let us ask questions as we went along. I may...More

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Lovely tour guide Claire, very informative and welcoming ...went here for my son's birthday ...what a lovely couple of hours....from start to finish made welcome. Very good value for money. Enjoyed every minute. Beer at end a nice bonus.

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Very interesting tour with friendly and knowledgeable guide (Claire). We were able to ask questions as we went along observing the brewing process step by step. we were able to look at both the old and some of the new equipment including the Burton Union...More

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It was a proper working day at the brewery and we were lucky enough to see Pedigree going through its last day in the Burton Union System - the only place that this is still done anywhere in the world... Even though every brewery in...More

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Using gift vouchers from Father’s Day, had a brilliant visit and brewery tour. Tour guide was informative, helpful and friendly. The brewery tour was pitched just right and was very interesting. Various free tastings included in the price, and we also tried several samples from...More

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I would thoroughly recommend this tour, the walk around the brewery was really interesting, our guide was really great, she was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, she went out of her way to make it a fantastic day out. Last but not least the beer was...More

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Friday evening, and about thirty ex sailors and their wives went on an organised visit to this brewery. Once off the coach we were all issued with high-viz jackets. Unfortunately, a few would have found the steps too difficult so the remainder split into two...More

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Interesting to see the workings of a major brewery, both old technology and current, modern equipment.
Our guide ( sorry don't know her name) was really very good - very knowledgable but also most enthusiastic about both brewing, and Marstons which is good to see...More

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I promised my wife a romantic mid-week break and what better could a man do than book a Marston's Brewery tour. Our tour guide was Alice who was superb. She had run her own pub and had a great knowledge of brewing and keeping good...More

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Took the brewery tour earlier today and found it immensely interesting and great value as it also included three glasses of excellent beer. The brewing process was explained from start to finish with displays of each stage as it happens. Our guide, Alice, was friendly...More

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Hi, the tour lasts approximately an hour followed by a sampling session back in our visitor centre. In total I would allow 2-2.5 hours. If you require any further information then please call 01283 507391 all tours must be... More

Hi, the tour lasts approximately an hour followed by a sampling session back in our visitor centre. In total I would allow 2-2.5 hours. If you require any further information then please call 01283 507391 all tours must be pre-booked. Thanks